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San Antonio Humane Society
4804 Fredericksburg Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78229communication@SAhumane.org
210-226-7461
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The San Antonio Humane Society wants your pet to be safe this summer and water recreation is a terrific way to spend quality time with your family and pets.
Here are just a few tips if you are considering taking your dog on a boat, to the beach, lake or just swimming in the family pool.
1. Supervision of your pet is important. We keep a constant eye on the children and our pets face the same dangers around the water.
Here is a list of some simple devices that could save your pet and other animals lives:
- Fence, installing a fence around your pool will help protect your pet if you are not there.
(Photo: http://www.poolfence.com/)
- Life Jacket, there are actually life vests that can be fitted to your pet and help keep them a float if out in the water for a long period of time or for a pet that is not a swimming pro.
(Photo: http://www.pawsaboard.com/)
- Skamper Ramp, if your pet or other animal has the misfortune of falling in the pool, your pet has a safe and quick way to get out. Remember to teach your pet how to swim to the ramp.
(Photo from: skamper-ramp)
- Mobile devices for dog collars, this device will alert you if your pet goes in the water while you are in the house or other location.
(Photo from: http://www.safetyturtle.com)
2. Always obey signs such as Do Not Swim, Beach Closed. These warning are for pets just as much as people. They are placed there for a reason.
3. Make sure your pet can swim. Do not throw your pet in the water. There are correct ways to teach your pet if fearful of getting wet. Introduce your dog slowly in a controlled situation.
4. Is the Water clean? There are certain areas that have chemicals or bacteria that can harm not only you, but your pet.
5. Remember to keep drinking water available for your pet. Swimming pool water is not the best way to keep a pet hydrated due to the chlorine. If ingesting large quantities of pool, lake, or ocean water, this might cause gastrointestinal upset.
6. Is it too cold? Cold water can lower your pet’s temperature and lead to hypothermia. Watch out for Heat Stroke (signs of heat stroke, see hot weather safety tips
7. After a day of swimming, even though you may be tired along with your pet, remember a good bath is always important. Washing away any chlorine or other bacteria will keep your pet’s skin and his overall health protected.
Have a safe and enjoyable summer swimming with your pet!
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Canine Rivalry
Children and Dogs: Important Information for Parents
Crate Training Your Dog
Dealing with Normal Puppy Behavior Nipping and Rough Play
Dealing with Normal Puppy Chewing
Destructive Chewing
Developmental Stages Of Puppy Behavior
Dog Bite Prevention and Treatment
Dog Toys And How To Use Them
Dominance in Dogs
Heartworm Information
Housetraining Your Puppy
How to Solve the Digging Problem
How to Use a Head Halter
Helping Your Dog Overcome the Fear of Startling Noises
Inside or Out Making Your Dog Part of the Family
Introducing Your New Dog To Your Resident Dog
Keeping Your Dog Confined To Your Property
New Puppy Dog Supplies
Newborn Puppies - How to take care of them
Nothing in Life is Free
Puppy & Dog Care
Re-Housetraining Your Adult Dog
Sample Aversives for Dogs
Separation Anxiety
Submissive and Excitement Urination
The Canine Escape Artist
The Educated Dog
The Fearful Dog
Understanding Aggressive Behavior In Dogs
Why Dogs Bite - A Guideline For Children
Aversives For Cats
Cat Toys And How To Use Them
Choosing a Kitten
Destructive Scratching in Cats
Developmental Stages Of Kitten Behavior
Discouraging Roaming Cats
Feline Social Behavior and Aggression Between Family Cats
Indoors is Best
Introducing Your New Cat To Your Other Pets
Managing Your Kitten's Rough Play
Newborn Kittens - How to take care of them
Allergies in Pets!
Moving With Your Pet
Pet Theft Prevention
Preparing Your Pet For Baby's Arrival
Successful Cleaning to Remove Pet Odors and Stains
To Spay or Neuter
Travel Tips
Territorial Marking Behavior In Dogs And Cats
Unusual Eating Habits In Dogs And Cats
Vaccination Guidelines
Quality of Life to the End of Life (By Alice E. Villalobos, D.V.M., DPNAP)
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